3 Cryptocurrencies That Could Be Better Buys Than Bitcoin Right Now

Core Viewpoint - In 2025, Bitcoin has underperformed expectations, struggling to maintain its value above $100,000, with only a 5% increase for the year, prompting investors to seek alternative cryptocurrencies that may outperform Bitcoin [1]. Group 1: Alternative Cryptocurrencies - XRP has increased over 400% since the presidential election and 30% in 2025, benefiting from a pro-crypto regulatory environment under the Trump administration, with potential resolution of regulatory issues from the SEC [3][4]. - XRP is speculated to be a candidate for a new spot ETF approval, with current trading around $2.70 and price predictions reaching as high as $10, depending on investor interest in ETFs [5]. - Bittensor has a market cap of nearly $4 billion and is up 3% for the year, focusing on AI projects and recently listed on Coinbase, which boosted its price by 20% [6][8]. - Bittensor has a limited supply of 21 million coins, similar to Bitcoin, contributing to its high price of $450 due to scarcity [9]. - Mantra has seen a 99% increase year-to-date and an astonishing 43,927% since October 2023, focusing on real-world asset tokenization for financial institutions [10][11]. - The asset tokenization market is projected to be a multitrillion-dollar opportunity by 2030, with significant potential for growth in various asset classes [13][14]. Group 2: Market Context - Despite Bitcoin's strong historical performance, XRP, Bittensor, and Mantra are positioned to potentially deliver substantial gains over the next five years, although they carry higher risks [15].